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"   What is it used for?  Dry, tickly coughs in children.    How does it work? Benylin children&amp;#039;s tickly coughs syrup contains glycerol as the active ingredient. It is used to relieve a dry, tickly, unproductive cough (where no phlegm or mucus is coughed up). It can also soothe a sore throat. The syrup works by coating the back of the throat, producing a soothing effect. It may also offer some protection to the throat from irritants such as smoke or dust particles.    How much do I give?  Children aged 3 months to 1 year can be given one 5ml spoonful three to four times a day. Children aged 1 to 5 years can be given two 5ml spoonfuls three to four times a day. Carefully follow the dosage instructions provided with this medicine. Do not exceed the recommended dose. The medicine should be administered carefully using the spoon or measuring device supplied to make sure the child does not receive more than the maximum dose.  If symptoms persist for longer than three days consult your doctor.     Warning!  If your child has any of the following symptoms you should consult your doctor so that the cough can be investigated further: coughing up phlegm that is green, rusty brown, yellow, blood-stained or foul smelling; asthma; shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing; sudden weight loss; recurrent night-time cough; or a long-term persistent cough.     Not to be used in  Babies under three months of age. Children with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance.  This medicine should not be used if your child is allergic to any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if your child has previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel your child has experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.   Side effects  This medicine contains maltitol, which may have a laxative effect. No other side effects have been reported.     How can this medicine affect other medicines? This medicine does not affect any other medicines.   Other medicines containing the same active ingredient   Benylin children&amp;#039;s apple flavour cough syrup. Boots cough syrup 3 months plus.  Calcough infant syrup.  Covonia dry &amp;amp;amp; tickly cough linctus.   Tixylix baby syrup. Tixylix blackcurrant flavour syrup.  Tixylix toddler syrup.  There are many other cough syrups with similar ingredients available to help soothe a dry, tickly or irritating cough. Last updated 04.03.2014 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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